Packers agree to terms with 12 upstart free agents

(shun key) banks Played in 59 games with 47 starts and a record 139 tackles (63 solo), 42 tackles for loss (sixth in program history since records were held in 1979), 13.0 sacks, four passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in five seasons (2018- 22) for the Aztecs. He earned Second Team All-Mountain West honors from the league’s coaches and media in 2019 and 2021 and Honorable Mention honors in 2020 and 2022. Banks recorded more than 11 tackles for loss and three sacks in three of his five seasons.

Cox Jr Made 46 appearances with 34 starts at the University of Georgia (13 in 2018) and the University of Florida (33 from 2020-22). Overall, he recorded 137 tackles (69 solo), 34 tackles for loss, 15.5 sacks, 10 passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Cox earned second-team All-SEC honors Associated Press in 2020 after recording a career-high 41 tackles (21 solo), 9.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, a fumble recovery, and a team-leading 18 tackles. He set career highs the following season and had career highs in single tackles (26), tackles for loss (14.5), sacks (8.5) and passes defensed (four).

Velyaga (fil-ee-ONG-uh) He spent five seasons at the University of Michigan (2017-21) before playing one season at the University of Minnesota (2022). He appeared in 39 games with 11 starts (eight at left guard and three at right guard) with the Wolverines and started all 13 games he played at RG for the Gophers. In 2022, Filiaga was banned for an offense rushing for 2,698 yards and 33 touchdowns. He helped pave the way for Minnesota to gain 679 yards of offense (the third most in school history) against Western Illinois.

Heath He began his professional career at Copiah-Lincoln Community College (2018-19) before playing two seasons at Mississippi State (2020-21) and a season at Mississippi (2022). He played in 34 games with 21 starts in three years for the Bulldogs and Rebels, recording 131 receptions for 1,720 yards (13.1 avg.) and 13 TDs. Last season, Heath earned Pro Football Focus’ first-team All-SEC honors after leading the team with 60 receptions for 971 yards (16.2 average) and five TDs. He finished third in the SEC in 2022 in receiving yards.

for yuan (loo-WAHN) Saw action in 47 games with 41 starts in five seasons (2018-22) for Illinois, recording 100 tackles (49 solo), 10 tackles for loss, five sacks, eight passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and blocked kick. In 2019, he achieved career highs in games played (15), tackles (33), solo tackles (21), tackles for loss (4.5), sacks (three), forced fumbles (one) and a fumble recovery (two). While tied for a career high with three passes defended.

McDonald She appeared in 58 games with 30 starts for the Seminoles from 2018-22, finishing with 74 receptions for 861 yards (11.6 avg.) and five TDs. He posted more than 20 receptions in each of his last three seasons. In 2022, McDonald played in all 13 games with 10 starts and hauled in a career-best 21 receptions for 312 yards (14.9 avg) and a TD plus a reception for 41 yards.

Morgan Played in 56 games with 27 starts for the Bears from 2018-22, recording 154 tackles (103 solo), 7.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, seven INT, 19 passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and two kicks blocked. He finished his career ranked sixth in program history in games played. In 2020, Morgan was named Honorable Mention All-Big 12 after tying for first on the team with three international-high-ranked ISIs and ranking fourth on the Bears with a career-best 54 tackles (39 solo).

Pearson He started 43 of the 59 games he played in over five seasons (2018-22) and recorded 74 receptions for 897 yards (12.1 avg.) and 11 TDs. Last season, he led the Mountaineers and tied for the conference lead among tight ends with a career-best five catchers. He also set career highs in receptions (25) and receiving yards (329). Pearson earned second-team All-Sun Belt honors from the league, Pro Football Focus and Pro Football Network in 2022.

Phillips Jr It saw events in 59 contests from 2018 to 22, which tied the school record for career games played. He finished with 179 tackles (117 solo), 15.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, two INTs, nine passes defensed, one forced fumble and two blocked kicks. Phillips Jr. has played in 13 games with 12 starts in 2022, leading the team with a career-best 85 tackles (50 solo). In 2021 he was named All-AAC by Pro Football Focus.

Saab III Played in 24 games for the University of Minnesota (2018-19) before appearing in 30 games for the University of Northern Iowa (2020-22). In three seasons at UNI, he recorded 138 tackles (83 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, nine INT’s, 16 passes defensed, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery. In 2022, he earned third-team FCS All-America honors Associated Presssecond team FCS All-America honor from STATS Perform and American Football Coaches Association honor and first team All-MVFC honor from Phil Steele College Football and Bluebloods.

Telfort He began his professional career at the University of Florida before playing three seasons at UAB, appearing in 31 games with 28 starts from 2020-22. Last season, he was named first-team All-Conference USA after starting at left tackle for an offense that ranked eighth in the country averaging 235.3 rushing yards per game and posting 10 contests with 215 receiving yards. Telfort was part of the line that helped RB DeWayne McBride lead the nation in rushing yards per game (155.7).

whats He began his professional career at Jones County Junior College (Ellsville, Miss) before playing three seasons (2020-22) at Tulane. He saw action in 37 games for the Greens, recording 81 receptions for 1,407 yards (17.4 avg.) with 16 TDs. He set a career high in receptions with 31 in 2020 and last season achieved career bests in receiving yards (564), TDs (seven) and yards per catch (19.4 avg). In 2022, Watts earned College Football Network All-AAC honors.